Author: Amy Veloz
Members of the Pahrump community gathered Friday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, military personnel and civilians whose actions demonstrated extraordinary courage that day. Hosted by the Pahrump Valley Rotary Club, the 25th anniversary memorial began at 8:30 a.m. on the grounds of The Calvada Eye. The ceremony included prayers, patriotic observances, community speakers and the ringing of a bell at the times marking pivotal moments in the attacks. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard opened the ceremony with the presentation of the colors. Pastor…
The Nye County School District has launched a controlled artificial intelligence pilot program designed to help teachers and students explore AI while maintaining district oversight, student safety and data privacy. The program uses MagicSchool.ai, an education-focused AI platform that provides tools for instructional planning, administrative work and teacher-guided student activities. NCSD began providing teachers with access to the platform Monday, Sept. 14. Educators participating in the pilot will be able to use its administrative and instructional planning tools through the end of the 2026-27 school year. Professional development workshops are planned for late September. During the workshops, teachers will explore…
The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity volleyball team combined aggressive serving with steady play at the net to sweep Cristo Rey at home Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Trojans claimed the opening set 25-15 before overcoming an early deficit and pulling away for a 25-14 victory in the second. Emri Wulfenstein opened the match with a spike from the left side, and Ariana Apolinar followed with an ace to give Pahrump an immediate 2-0 advantage. Wulfenstein later served consecutive aces, while Daisy Skougard added another as the Trojans built a 7-2 lead. Pahrump continued creating points throughout its lineup. Abigail…
Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada will bring the flavors, music and traditions of Hawaii to Pahrump during its 2026 Luau on Saturday, Oct. 10. The annual fundraiser will be held at The Calvada Eye on Walt Williams Drive. Doors will open at 4 p.m., with dinner beginning at 5 p.m. and a 45-minute luau show starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds will support ACORN’s work on behalf of children in the foster care system. The nonprofit recruits, trains and supports court-appointed guardian ad litem volunteers who advocate for children as their cases move through the court system. This year’s event…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls’ volleyball team faced a demanding two-day schedule at the fourth annual Island Classic, competing in seven matches and playing 17 sets on Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. Pahrump opened the tournament in Pool C at Liberty High School before advancing to the Gold Bracket at Silverado High School on Saturday. The Trojans finished sixth overall after earning three victories, including two three-set wins over Cimarron-Memorial. The tournament began against Skyridge, with the opening set quickly becoming one of Pahrump’s closest of the weekend. The Trojans trailed 24-22 before a kill by…
The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team delivered touchdowns on offense, defense and special-teams opportunities during a commanding 56-8 victory over Chaparral High School on Friday, Sept. 4. Pahrump established the lead during the opening quarter when Cade Wulfenstein carried the ball around the right side and into the end zone. Aaron Rily added the extra point, giving the Trojans a 7-0 advantage with 6:19 remaining in the quarter. The Pahrump defense quickly set the tone as well. Alejandro Rayas made consecutive stops behind or near the line of scrimmage, including one that left Chaparral facing fourth-and-6. The Cowboys…
The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ varsity soccer team faced a difficult road test Thursday, Sept. 3, falling 7-0 to the Moapa Valley Pirates. Moapa Valley established an early advantage, scoring with 38:36 remaining in the opening half before adding a second goal less than three minutes later. Senior goalkeeper Jazmyn Herrera stopped the Pirates’ next attempt, securing a shot with 33:45 left in the half. Pahrump soon generated an opportunity at the other end when sophomore Avery Farruggia sent a shot narrowly wide of the goal at the 32:12 mark. The Pirates extended their lead to 3-0 with 16:14…
The Rosemary Clarke Middle School football team found success running the ball and put together a determined scoring drive Friday, Sept. 4, during a 36-6 loss to Alamo at home in Pahrump. Quarterback Champ Colon directed the Sharks’ offense throughout the game, while Corday Taylor and Ja’khai Smith handled much of the work on the ground. RCMS opened the game with consecutive seven-yard carries by Taylor, moving the chains before a high snap disrupted the drive. The Sharks recovered the loose ball, but the lost yardage eventually led to a safety that gave Alamo an early 2-0 advantage. Alamo followed…
By: Head Coach, Ben Veloz The Rosemary Clarke Middle School cross country team showcased a strong team effort on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Palo Verde Labor Classic held at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. Athletes tackled an all-grass, 1.54-mile course divided into separate men’s and women’s races. Adding an extra challenge, runners had to contend with a lot of wet grass after unexpected sprinklers turned on right before the first race. The competitive event drew large fields from around the region, featuring 141 finishers in the men’s race and 125 finishers in the women’s race. Men’s Race Seventh-grader…
The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team traded the Southern Nevada desert for the lakes and cooler temperatures of Minnesota as its top varsity runners competed in the Dragon Twilight Invitational on Friday, Sept. 4, at Minnesota State University Moorhead. The Trojans’ second consecutive trip to the invitational produced considerable progress, with the girls finishing sixth among 18 teams after placing 17th out of 17 teams a year ago. The boys also turned in a strong team performance, placing third among 19 teams, according to Head Coach Erik Odegard. The idea of taking the team to Minnesota began unexpectedly…